Dan Grosvenor

Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits

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Astute’s power team are looking for a Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson to a large Energy from Waste plant located in Kent, South East England. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill.  As a Mechanical Craftsperson you’ll be responsible for all reactive & preventative maintenance across a variety of critical equipment including fluidised bed boilers, heat exchangers, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and associated plant. This is a permanent position which is offering a competitive starting salary plus bonus, overtime, call out payments & benefits package.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, as a Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, etc.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS including creating work packs and reporting on works carried out
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Ensure appropriate levels of stock / spares are available
• Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure plant availability
• Taking part in emergency call outs / off duty cover.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as a C&G / NVQ / ONC / HNC in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including steam systems, valves, pumps, rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Quarterly bonus.
• Overtime & Call out payments.
• Full company benefits
• Opportunity to join the Energy from Waste industry.

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Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Support Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. This role will encompass both “outside” duties in addition to being in the control room supporting the day to day operations. If you’re looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As a Support Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the plant, complying with environmental regulations at all times
• Performing plant walk rounds to monitor and test all outside plant equipment. This including steam turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
• Identifying issues and defects in the operation of the plant performing first line maintenance duties when required
• Operating overhead cranes, forklift trucks and other mobile plant when required

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• An engineering qualification such as ONC / HNC / NVQ / City & Guilds is desirable. However, consideration will be given to candidates able to demonstrate an equivalent level of practical experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or similar Health & Safety certificate

    Personal skills: The Support Operator role would suit someone who has:

• Able to demonstrate excellent written & verbal communication skills
• At least 3 years’ experience in process plant operations. This could be from a power station, refinery or a petrochemical facility. Royal Navy marine engineers will also be considered.
• A solid understanding of health & safety in an engineering environment

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to join a large power station

Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England. The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
• Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
• Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
• Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
• Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
• Provide technical support on plant issues.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
• Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
• IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar

Personal skills The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
• Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
• Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
• Budgetary experience

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• Industry competitive salary
• Pension
• Bonus opportunity
• Further full company benefits
• Opportunity lead & manage major plant upgrade projects

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management company to recruit a Commercial Manager within their Aggregates Division. The Commercial Manager position comes with a highly competitive salary up to £55,000 (DOE) plus a Car Allowance of £6,900 and a bonus up to 25%.   If you have a strong commercial and sales background, aggregate industry experience and looking for a new opportunity then apply for this role. Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Manager role Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• To manage and develop all the commercial elements of the multiple site Quarries business.
• Identify develop & maintain key accounts including new business opportunities.
• Responsible for all quotations, tenders, pricing and customer service.
• Monitor haulage contractor's performance via KPls and ensure competitiveness.
• Liaise with site staff on major civil engineering schemes, to ensure production matches product program requirements on site.
• Arrange product compliance testing.
• Work alongside Credit Control to manage credit limits, invoices and purchase orders.
• Other duties as specified in the job specification (available at request).

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant finance / commercial qualification such as CIPS / RICS or appropriate NEC / JCT training

Personal skills The Commercial Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Existing experience within the Quarrying / Aggregate sector
• At least five years experience working in a Sales or Commercial Management position or similar
• Worked with inert waste acceptance would be highly desirable

Salary and benefits of the Commercial Manager role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,00 (DOE)
• Pension
• Car Allowance up to £6.900 per year
• Bonus opportunity up to 25%
• Further full company benefits

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Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a large thermal power station O&M company to recruit an Operations Technician for its South Wales site. The Shift Operations Technician role comes with a salary of £50,000 - £54,000 + excellent benefits and a clear development path.  If you’re an Operations Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation in the power sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Supervisor you will:

• Assist in routine testing of the plant and equipment
• Adhere to the H&S process of the plant, reporting any unsafe conditions and hazards to the Shift Supervisor
• Assist with training personnel in roles required
• Monitor the plant via DCS and its process to ensure that the operation aligns with all relevant operating procedures
• Take part in pre-start checks following maintenance work or an outage

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have a Level 3 (C&G / NVQ) minimum qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Ideally have a formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

    Personal skills The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Prior background within a Power Production site, this could be CCGT, Coal, Biomass, Energy from Waste, CHP etc
• A solid understanding of health & safety in an engineering environment
• Able to demonstrate excellent written & verbal communication skills

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role

• Salary of £50,000 - £54,000
• Overtime 
• Benefits Package

Astute's Power Team are  working with a leading global O&M Contractor who operate a fleet of Biomass and Energy from Waste facilities across the UK. The Biomass Power Station in Widnes, is capable of producing around 20MW of electricity, processing nearly 150,000 tonnes of waste wood per year. As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the facilities day to day operations ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and performance against key contractual obligations. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role: Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the facility is operated efficiently and that all performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Managing the site O&M team & third-party contractors, ensuring the plant is run in a safe & efficient manner, in compliance with all internal & external standards & legislation.
• Oversee plant improvement opportunities to increase plant availability and reduce ongoing costs.
• Development and delivery of the O&M strategy on site, including the implementation and execution of planned / unplanned maintenance activity, outages and day to day operations.
• Managing HSE, Quality and Environmental systems in accordance with OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Managing the site’s budgets and taking financial responsibility for the plant.
• Ensure that the businesses operating model is implemented across the facility.
• Tracking costs for capital project and outages.
• Managing and developing site personnel.
• Reporting on QHSE, Financial, Operations and Maintenance issues.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a Degree in a relevant Engineering field.
• HNC / HND / ONC or similarly qualified candidates with relevant work experience will be welcome to apply.
• Ideally hold an IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent in Health & Safety.
• HV SAP / High Voltage Authorised would be advantageous

Personal skills The Plant Manager role would suit someone who has:

• At least 5 years senior management experience on a Power Station or Large Process Plant with Power / Steam Raising plant; Energy from Waste, Biomass, CCGT, CHP, Refinery, Petrochemical etc.
• Strong man-management and leadership skills with proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPI’s.
• Familiar with Engineering standards and legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.
• Budget/Commercial/Strategic experience.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• Highly competitive salary (please ask for specifics)
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension
• Full benefits available

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Astute’s Team is partnering with a leading service company to recruit an Electrical Supervisor to oversee complex field projects, manage teams, and ensure high-quality, safe delivery of electrical scopes. As Electrical Supervisor, you'll lead a team of skilled engineers delivering maintenance projects, outages, plant upgrades, inspections, and installation works on industrial clients across the Essex, Kent and London Areas. Working across power stations, energy-from-waste plants, and other industrial sites, you'll be the on-the-ground lead — ensuring project success through strong leadership, exceptional planning, and professional communication with clients.  If you have a strong commercial and sales background, relevant industry experience and looking for a new opportunity then apply for this role. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Supervisor role Reporting to the Electrical Director, you will be responsible for:

• Supervise and coordinate electrical engineers on-site, ensuring safe and effective delivery of work scopes.
• Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
• Take ownership of project execution, including HSE, quality assurance, budget oversight, and deliverables.
• Plan, organise, and resource field service projects including outages and shutdowns.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities within current customers to bid for additional work to further grow the business and add value to the relationship.
• Ensure compliance with company and site-specific safety and quality standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Time Served Apprenticeship in a Electrical Engineering field
• Strong experience working with transformers, switchgear, motors, drives, electrical distribution plant etc
• Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
• As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

Personal skills The Electrical Supervisor role would suit someone who has:

• Extensive experience in a technical capacity as a Supervisor or Team Leader
• Industry relevant experience working on heavy electrical industrial plant
• Business knowledge to identify opportunities to maximise revenue
• Proven experience in managing work packages and work scopes

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Supervisor role

• Industry competitive salary
• Company Vehicle Overtime
• Pension
• Bonus opportunity
• Further full company benefits

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  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for an EHSSQ Officer, you will be responsible for all Environmental, Health & Safety (and Security) and Quality matters on the Power Station. You will also provide technical support to the O&M teams and ensure compliance across all permits including management of the Environmental Permit. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the EHSSQ Officer you will be responsible for:

• Implementing and managing the EHSSQ policy within the IMS ISO Framework (9001/14001/45001/50001)
• Oversee all reporting, monitoring and testing relating to EHSSQ compliance in conjunction with managing the O&M contractual requirements, SEPA Permit, and Integrated Management Systems.
• Carry out plant inspections, investigations, safety tours and audits and make recommendations to improve the safety procedures, ensuring all work is carried out in line with policies and documentation is maintained via the IMS.
• Assist with training, enforcing EHSSQ culture, toolbox talks, inductions etc as and when required.
• Chair the Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Monitor contractors and report on performance and adherence to EHSSQ processes.
• Participate in regular Health & Safety forums and review meetings.
• Evaluation of third party contractor RAMS (Risk Assessment, Method Statements).
• Monitor a variety of key metrics including permits, compliance, site security and energy performance.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• At least an HNC level qualification in Environmental, Science or Chemistry or a similar scientific
• An IOSH or NEBOSH or similar qualification you’ll ideally be Technical Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
• Member of IMEA, CIWM or similar organisation.

      Personal skills The EHSSQ Officer would suit someone with:

• A strong appreciation of health and safety aspects on site.
• Working experience of environmental permits, discharge consents (EPR), quality management systems and environmental legislation.
• Experience in acting as Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001
• Previous SHEQ experience in a heavy industry such as – Energy from Waste, Biomass, CHP, Refinery, Petrochemical etc· Experience working to CDM 2015 regulations

      Salary and benefits of the EHSSQ Officer role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

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